Page 1 Created with Sketch. Page 1 Created with Sketch. Group 55 Created with Sketch. mastercard0

Trigger multiple cameras with absolute precision

The ESPER TriggerBox is the leading programmable multiple camera shutter controller. Each unit allows 6 cameras to be fired simultaneously or with programmed sequences and offsets. Multiple TriggerBoxes can be linked to trigger an infinite number of cameras.

Array
(
    [0] => Array
        (
            [acf_fc_layout] => foo_gallery
            [foo_gallery_header] => Made using ESPER TriggerBox
            [foo_gallery_shortcode] => 



            [foo_gallery_supporting_link_text] => Other examples shot with ESPER TriggerBox
            [foo_gallery_supporting_link] => https://www.esperhq.com/customer_gallery/
            [foo_gallery_background_colour] => black
        )

    [1] => Array
        (
            [acf_fc_layout] => features_block
            [features] => Array
                (
                    [0] => Array
                        (
                            [icon] => cs6-600
                            [heading] => Trigger multi camera setups
                            [content] => 

Precise and reliable. It’s the worlds most trusted multi-camera trigger. Fire all your cameras at once or at custom intervals. Used for photogrammetric 3D scanning and bullet-time photography. 

) [1] => Array ( [icon] => triggerbox-camera [heading] => Designed for all multi-camera applications [content] =>

The ESPER TriggerBox is perfect for any application that requires the accurate control of multiple camera arrays such as:

  • Photogrammetry
  • Bullet time and time slice
  • Photo booths
  • Stop motion animation
  • Animated photography
  • VFX
  • Imaging research
) [2] => Array ( [icon] => camera [heading] => Every camera precisely synchronised [content] =>

When the TriggerBox switch is green the delay between the input signal received and the outputs firing is 2µS (0.000002 seconds.)*. ESPER TriggerBox guarantees reliable and absolute triggering precision over a USB connection.

*Note that the shutter lag of most DSLR’s ranges from 0.04 to 0.150 seconds.

) [3] => Array ( [icon] => triggermodes [heading] => Two powerful trigger modes [content] =>
The TriggerBox has two modes of operation, When the mode switch is Green the TriggerBox functions as a straight trigger distribution unit and controlled via a remote shutter release. When the mode switch is Blue the TriggerBox can be programmed using the TriggerBoxController software. This allows individual outputs to be delayed, switched off and on and sequenced in up to 8 steps.
) [4] => Array ( [icon] => triggerbox-controller [heading] => TriggerBox Controller software [content] =>

The TriggerBox comes bundled with our TriggerBoxController software*, this allows the TriggerBox to be programmed to: fire the TriggerBox outputs over USB, assign delays to outputs, toggle outputs off and on, sequence all output settings, save settings to the TriggerBox for stand alone operation, and multi-camera intervalometer with exposure ramping.

For control of camera settings, downloading images etc. you will need to use a third party software packages such as:

  • Breeze Systems – Software to control multiple Canon SLRs from a single PC running Windows. Designed for movie special effects such as the “bullet time”, stereo video capture, product shots and other specialist applications requiring multiple cameras. Offers excellent support and is licensed per number of cameras.
  • Kuvacode CaptureGRID – Multi-camera control software for tethered shooting, remote capture and advanced camera control. Widely used for photogrammetry applications. Supports all recent DSLR cameras from Canon and Nikon, as well as some cameras from the Sony Alpha range and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Annual subscription license per unlimited number of cameras.
  • Xangle Camera Server – A set of software created to run a complete multi-camera system: connect, control, trigger, calibrate, preview, publish, share. Compatible with most Canon entry-level DSLR’s and runs from a PC running Windows. Different license subscription packages available.

*Compatible with Windows and macOS (pre-Catalina 10.15).

) ) ) [2] => Array ( [acf_fc_layout] => 2_videos_block [videos] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [vimeo_url] => https://player.vimeo.com/video/313841670 [poster] => https://www.esperhq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/TriggerBox.jpg [title] => Setup + Features [content] => See how to fire multiple cameras with absolute precision, control and reliability. ) [1] => Array ( [vimeo_url] => https://vimeo.com/200925231 [poster] => https://www.esperhq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unnamed.jpg [title] => Behind the Scenes of 360 Light Painting by Eric Paré [content] => Powered by ESPER. ) ) [background_colour] => black ) [3] => Array ( [acf_fc_layout] => product_specs_block [heading] => [type] => single_product [background_colour] => grey [specs] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [button_text] => Front Panel [image_key_map] => {"image":"https://www.esperhq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Product-Images_0002_Triggerbox-Side-A.jpg","height":1016,"width":1200,"annotations":[{"x":23,"y":62,"title":"Input : 3.5mm 3 Pole Jack Opto-Isolated for connecting remote shutter release"},{"x":34,"y":62,"title":"Link : 3.5mm 3 Pole Jack Opto-Isolated for connecting multiple units"},{"x":47,"y":61,"title":"Mode Switch : Green (All Trigger) / Blue (Smart Trigger)"},{"x":77,"y":71,"title":"USB-C : Control, Program and Power the TriggerBox via a computer"}]} [specifications] => Array ( [heading] => Technical Spec [description] => [items] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [attribute] => Dimensions [detail] => 113mm w x 40mm h x 175mm d ) [1] => Array ( [attribute] => Weight [detail] => 485g ) [2] => Array ( [attribute] => Enclosure [detail] => High Impact Lexan Polycarbonate with 5251 Aluminium Face Plates ) [3] => Array ( [attribute] => Enclosure Finish [detail] => Matt Black Textured ) [4] => Array ( [attribute] => Face Plate Finish [detail] => Matt Black Anodised ) [5] => Array ( [attribute] => Power Input [detail] => 5VDC (250mA) ) ) [content] => ESPER Powerboxes and TriggerBoxes have been designed to stack neatly together. ) ) [1] => Array ( [button_text] => Back Panel [image_key_map] => {"image":"https://www.esperhq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Product-Images_0003_Triggerbox-Side-B.jpg","height":1016,"width":1200,"annotations":[{"x":47,"y":62,"title":"Outputs : 6 x Opto-isolated 3.5mm 3 Pole Jacks for connecting cameras and flashes"}]} [specifications] => Array ( [heading] => Technical Spec [description] => [items] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [attribute] => Dimensions [detail] => 113mm w x 40mm h x 175mm d ) [1] => Array ( [attribute] => Weight [detail] => 485g ) [2] => Array ( [attribute] => Enclosure [detail] => High Impact Lexan Polycarbonate with 5251 Aluminium Face Plates ) [3] => Array ( [attribute] => Enclosure Finish [detail] => Matt Black Textured ) [4] => Array ( [attribute] => Face Plate Finish [detail] => Matt Black Anodised ) [5] => Array ( [attribute] => Power Input [detail] => 5VDC (250mA) ) ) [content] => ) ) ) [whats_included] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [item] => ESPER TriggerBox ) [1] => Array ( [item] => 1m USB-A to USB-C cable ) [2] => Array ( [item] => Multi-region universal power supply ) ) ) [4] => Array ( [acf_fc_layout] => case_studies [case_studies_header] => [case_studies_introduction] => [case_studies] => Array ( [0] => 2955 [1] => 2944 [2] => 4397 ) [case_studies_revised] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [title] => Advancing Multi-Camera Photogrammetry Setups [summary] => [post] => 4397 ) [1] => Array ( [title] => Helping Photo Booth Become a Market Leader [summary] => Learn Singapore-based company raised their photo booth revenue by adding the bullet time effect using ESPER TriggerBoxes. [post] => 2944 ) [2] => Array ( [title] => Boosting Productivity of 3D Scanning Company [summary] => [post] => 2955 ) ) ) [5] => Array ( [acf_fc_layout] => reviews_block ) [6] => Array ( [acf_fc_layout] => testimonial_block [testimonial] => Array ( [0] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 487 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2018-06-07 12:11:06 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-06-07 11:11:06 [post_content] => [post_title] => Chris Breeze [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => chris-breeze [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-07-23 12:26:53 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-07-23 11:26:53 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://www.esperhq.com/?post_type=testimonial&p=487 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => testimonial [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) ) ) [7] => Array ( [acf_fc_layout] => compatibility_block [heading] => Camera Compatibility [content] =>

ESPER TriggerBoxes are compatible with any camera that has a wired shutter release input, including;

[images] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [image] => https://www.esperhq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/canon.png ) [1] => Array ( [image] => https://www.esperhq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/fujifilm.png ) [2] => Array ( [image] => https://www.esperhq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/machineVisionCompatible.png ) [3] => Array ( [image] => https://www.esperhq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/nikon.png ) [4] => Array ( [image] => https://www.esperhq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/panasonic.png ) [5] => Array ( [image] => https://www.esperhq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/512px-Phase_One_logo.svg.png ) [6] => Array ( [image] => https://www.esperhq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sony.png ) [7] => Array ( [image] => https://www.esperhq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/pentax-logo.png ) [8] => Array ( [image] => https://www.esperhq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/olympus-logo.png ) ) ) [8] => Array ( [acf_fc_layout] => cta_block [heading] => Ready to order? [cta_type] => scroll_to [content] =>

The ESPER TriggerBox is available shipped and supported worldwide. Click on the below button to configure your order.

[button_text] => Order Now [scroll_to_target] => .product-template-default [button_form] => [enable_padding_top] => 1 [enable_padding_bottom] => 1 ) )

Features & Functionality

Trigger multi camera setups

Precise and reliable. It’s the worlds most trusted multi-camera trigger. Fire all your cameras at once or at custom intervals. Used for photogrammetric 3D scanning and bullet-time photography. 

Designed for all multi-camera applications

The ESPER TriggerBox is perfect for any application that requires the accurate control of multiple camera arrays such as:

  • Photogrammetry
  • Bullet time and time slice
  • Photo booths
  • Stop motion animation
  • Animated photography
  • VFX
  • Imaging research

Every camera precisely synchronised

When the TriggerBox switch is green the delay between the input signal received and the outputs firing is 2µS (0.000002 seconds.)*. ESPER TriggerBox guarantees reliable and absolute triggering precision over a USB connection.

*Note that the shutter lag of most DSLR’s ranges from 0.04 to 0.150 seconds.

Two powerful trigger modes

The TriggerBox has two modes of operation, When the mode switch is Green the TriggerBox functions as a straight trigger distribution unit and controlled via a remote shutter release. When the mode switch is Blue the TriggerBox can be programmed using the TriggerBoxController software. This allows individual outputs to be delayed, switched off and on and sequenced in up to 8 steps.

TriggerBox Controller software

The TriggerBox comes bundled with our TriggerBoxController software*, this allows the TriggerBox to be programmed to: fire the TriggerBox outputs over USB, assign delays to outputs, toggle outputs off and on, sequence all output settings, save settings to the TriggerBox for stand alone operation, and multi-camera intervalometer with exposure ramping.

For control of camera settings, downloading images etc. you will need to use a third party software packages such as:

  • Breeze Systems – Software to control multiple Canon SLRs from a single PC running Windows. Designed for movie special effects such as the “bullet time”, stereo video capture, product shots and other specialist applications requiring multiple cameras. Offers excellent support and is licensed per number of cameras.
  • Kuvacode CaptureGRID – Multi-camera control software for tethered shooting, remote capture and advanced camera control. Widely used for photogrammetry applications. Supports all recent DSLR cameras from Canon and Nikon, as well as some cameras from the Sony Alpha range and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Annual subscription license per unlimited number of cameras.
  • Xangle Camera Server – A set of software created to run a complete multi-camera system: connect, control, trigger, calibrate, preview, publish, share. Compatible with most Canon entry-level DSLR’s and runs from a PC running Windows. Different license subscription packages available.

*Compatible with Windows and macOS (pre-Catalina 10.15).

Play

Setup + Features

See how to fire multiple cameras with absolute precision, control and reliability.

Play

Behind the Scenes of 360 Light Painting by Eric Paré

Powered by ESPER.

Technical Spec

  • Input : 3.5mm 3 Pole Jack Opto-Isolated for connecting remote shutter release
  • Link : 3.5mm 3 Pole Jack Opto-Isolated for connecting multiple units
  • Mode Switch : Green (All Trigger) / Blue (Smart Trigger)
  • USB-C : Control, Program and Power the TriggerBox via a computer
  • Dimensions

    113mm w x 40mm h x 175mm d

  • Weight

    485g

  • Enclosure

    High Impact Lexan Polycarbonate with 5251 Aluminium Face Plates

  • Enclosure Finish

    Matt Black Textured

  • Face Plate Finish

    Matt Black Anodised

  • Power Input

    5VDC (250mA)

What's Included

  • ESPER TriggerBox

  • 1m USB-A to USB-C cable

  • Multi-region universal power supply

ESPER Powerboxes and TriggerBoxes have been designed to stack neatly together.

Technical Spec

  • Outputs : 6 x Opto-isolated 3.5mm 3 Pole Jacks for connecting cameras and flashes
  • Dimensions

    113mm w x 40mm h x 175mm d

  • Weight

    485g

  • Enclosure

    High Impact Lexan Polycarbonate with 5251 Aluminium Face Plates

  • Enclosure Finish

    Matt Black Textured

  • Face Plate Finish

    Matt Black Anodised

  • Power Input

    5VDC (250mA)

What's Included

  • ESPER TriggerBox

  • 1m USB-A to USB-C cable

  • Multi-region universal power supply

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews
4.6 Based on 61 Reviews
5 ★
79% 
48
4 ★
15% 
9
3 ★
2% 
1
2 ★
2% 
1
1 ★
2% 
2
Customer Photos
Write a Review Ask a Question

Thank you for submitting a review!

Your input is very much appreciated. Share it with your friends so they can enjoy it too!

Filter Reviews:
  • cameras
  • Esper
  • TriggerBoxes
  • Software
  • everything
  • problems
  • boxes
  • Works
  • issues
  • sync
A
13/01/2024
Anonymous
KR KR

Very fast and easy to install

The intertnational shipping was so fast that I could receive it in just a few days. The CS people are really kind and nice. The Box is really easy to install and works well.

22/01/2024

ESPER

Hi, Thank you for your review. We're happy to hear that our TriggerBox was easy to install and get up and running and your experience has been flawless with Esper. Thank you!

LS
10/04/2023
Lars S.
DE DE

Opens up a world of possibilities

I’ve been using the TrigerBoxes for a couple of weeks now with a 75 camera setup and I can say they exceed my expectations. Very easy to set up and work with. I haven’t even used the Smart Trigger mode yet which will probably stoke me out even more. A lot of bang for your buck!

25/05/2023

ESPER

Hi Lars, Thank you so much for your review. We are really pleased that the TriggerBox is working beyond your expectations and can't wait to see what you produce! Thanks, Luke

ZC
20/03/2023
Zoltan C.
CH CH

Good product

The box is excellent.

ESPER TriggerBox ReviewESPER TriggerBox Review
04/04/2023

ESPER

Hi Zoltan, thank you for the review. We are pleased you are happy with the TriggerBox. Hope to see what you produce using the TriggerBox.

DF
02/02/2023
Dennis F.
DE DE

First but not last Buy

Excellent Item. Super fast delivery. Recommendations on triggers (cable input) for some brands would be nice too.

02/03/2023

ESPER

Hi Dennis, Thank you for your review! We really appreciate the feedback.

A
14/10/2022
Anonymous
US US

Works perfectly, prompt shipping

The TriggerBox is a simple device that solves a problem that *should* have a better solution (really, cameras should be able to be triggered wirelessly these days…) It’s essentially a big dongle. But it’s a well made dongle that got here fast and solves our problem, works consistently, and I trust that it will continue to do so forever, without needing any fiddling or maintenance.

25/11/2022

ESPER

Thank you so much for your review. We really appreciate it. We're glad to hear that the TriggerBox has been able to solve the problem.

ESPER TriggerBoxes are perfect for triggering multi-camera arrays using the Breeze software. We recommend ESPER to all our customers.

Chris Breeze | MD. Breeze Systems

Camera Compatibility

ESPER TriggerBoxes are compatible with any camera that has a wired shutter release input, including;

Ready to order?

The ESPER TriggerBox is available shipped and supported worldwide. Click on the below button to configure your order.

Order Now


    What quantity are you interested in purchasing?

    Number of TriggerBoxes

    Number of PowerBoxes

    Desired delivery date: (required)

    Would you like to occasionally receive the latest info from ESPER, product updates, blog posts, exclusive offers by email?

    Anything else you would you like to tell us?

    Would you like to occasionally receive the latest info from ESPER, product updates, blog posts, exclusive offers by email?

    ... expect a quick reply from our expert soon.


      Tell us a little more about your multiple-camera setup...

      Camera Manufacturer (Required)

      Camera Model (Required)

      How many cameras will you be using? (required):

      I am interested in (required):

      triggerboxpowerbox

      Anything else you would you like to tell us?

      ...expect a quick reply from our expert soon.


        Tell us a little more about your multiple-camera setup...

        Camera Manufacturer (Required)

        Camera Model (Required)

        How many cameras will you be using? (required):

        Anything else you would like to tell us?

        ...expect a quick reply from our expert soon.

        Thanks for contacting us.

        This email is checked regularly during business hours (9-5.30 GMT). We’ll get back to you as soon as possible, usually within a few hours.

        Until then, make sure to check out our FAQ section;

        Frequently Asked Questions